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IPMAT Selection Process 2027: IIM Indore for Domestic & International Applicants

Author : Lalita Vishwakarma

May 6, 2026

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Overview: Ready to take the first step towards pursuing a degree in management from the top IIMs in India? Explore the IPMAT Selection Process 2027 to prepare well and enter prestigious IIMs for a fulfilling academic career. 

Are you aspiring to join India's top IIMs?

The IPMAT 2027 selection process is expected to follow the consistent criteria established over the past three years, providing a stable framework for candidates seeking admission to the 5-Year Integrated Programme in Management at institutions such as IIM Indore and IIM Ranchi.

The selection process for IPMAT aims to assess your quantitative, verbal, general awareness, and personal interview skills. 

Key Takeaways

  • The IPMAT selection process 2027 includes an Aptitude Test and Personal Interview, with a specific focus on Quantitative and Verbal Abilities.
  • Domestic and international applicants have separate selection processes.
  • The final selection is based on a Composite Score, with 65% weightage to the Aptitude Test Score and 35% to the Personal Interview.
  • Emphasises Quantitative Ability (MCQs and Short Answers) and Verbal Ability.
  • Highlights the importance of early preparation and offers free study materials and IPMAT mock tests.

This article provides a detailed guide to navigating the IPMAT selection process for 2027, including eligibility requirements, exam patterns, and critical preparation tips.

IIM Indore IPMAT Eligibility Criteria 2027 (Domestic & International Applicants)

The IPMAT selection process starts with meeting the eligibility criteria.

Here are the IPMAT eligibility criteria for 2027:

Age:

  • General Category: Must be born on or after August 1, 2006.
  • SC/ST/PwD Category: Must be born on or after August 1, 2001.

Qualifying Exam: Must have passed Standard XII/HSC or an equivalent examination in 2025 or 2027 or is appearing in 2027.

Standard X/SSC or Equivalent: Must have passed Standard X/SSC.

Valid SAT Score: Minimum score of 1300 out of 1600 in SAT (SAT score obtained from November 2025 to May 2027 will only be considered a valid score) [Only applicable to international candidates] 

IIM Indore IPMAT Selection Process 2027 (Domestic Applicants)

The IPMAT Indore selection process differs for domestic and international applicants. We will discuss each below: 

Selection Process (Domestic Applicants) 

Seat Intake- 150

The selection process for IPMAT 2027 (Domestic Applicants) involves five stages, as explained below: 

The final scores will be calculated based on an aptitude test and a Personal Interview (PI).

Step 1: Registration

  • You must keep scanned copies of the required documents when filling out the form.
  • You can apply for the exam only if you fulfil the IPMAT eligibility criteria 2027 set by the exam-conducting body.
  • The entire application process is done online only.
  • The application fee is Rs. 4130 for the general category and Rs. 2605 for the SC/ST/PwD category.

Step 2: IPM AT 2027 Exam 

  • You will be called to appear for the Aptitude Test, the second stage of the IPMAT selection process. 
  • The IIM IPM Aptitude Test is conducted across 36 cities in India.

Step 3: Selection of Eligible Candidates for Personal Interview

  • The Admissions Committee will decide the minimum cut-off marks in each section.
  • The minimum cut-off marks for each section will be determined by your category.

Step 4: Personal Interview (Online/Offline)

  • After you have cleared all three sectional cutoffs, you will qualify for the personal interview (PI) in the fourth stage of the IPMAT selection process.
  • The Admissions Committee will decide the minimum cut-off marks in each section. Each section's IPMAT minimum cut-off marks will be based on your category.
  • You will only be called for a personal interview if you meet all the sectional cutoffs; missing even one will not get you a call.

Step 5: Merit List Generation & Final Selection 

  • The final Merit List will be generated based on the composite Aptitude Test Score (ATS) and Personal Interview (PI) scores.
  • The Composite Score (CS) is calculated by summing the Aptitude Test Score (ATS), which constitutes 65%, and the Personal Interview (PI) score, which constitutes 35%.
  • Provisional admission offers will be made in accordance with the Government of India reservation norms.

The score calculation for the Aptitude Test Score (ATS) is explained below:

 IPMAT ATS Score Calculation

 IPMAT ATS Score Calculation

Your composite score will be calculated based on these components. The weightage is specified below:

IPMAT selection process for IIM Indore - Components IPMAT selection procedure - Score (Weightage)
Aptitude Test Score (ATS) 65%
Personal Interview  35%
Composite Score 100%

Note: You must know that IIM Rohtak conducts its own IPMAT exam. The IPMAT Rohtak scores are only valid for admission into IIM Rohtak. The IPMAT selection procedure for IIM Rohtak differs from that of IPMAT Indore. Refer to the official website for more information on the IPMAT selection ratio.

IIM Indore IPMAT Selection Process 2027 (International Applicants)

Seat Intake- 5

Suppose you apply to the five-year IPM of IIM Indore as an international applicant. Most of the procedures for you will be the same as for a domestic applicant.

However, the additional steps required are listed below.

In that case, you will be selected based on your:

  • Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) Test score
  • Personal Interview (PI) performance

You shall not be considered for the final selection if you fail to appear in SAT or PI.

Step 1: Application Procedure & Eligibility Criteria 

  • The first stage of the IPMAT selection process is the registration phase, during which you must submit your application form on or before the specified deadline.
  •  Submit the online application form only if you satisfy the minimum eligibility criteria.
  • Go through the IPMAT syllabus 2027 & exam pattern to understand the exam requirements. 

Step 2: Personal Interview

  • You will be shortlisted for the next round of the selection process based on the merit list generated using the SAT score. 
  • If you do not meet the minimum performance in any of the PI parameters, you will not be considered for the next stage of the selection process.

Step 3: Final Merit List 

You will be considered for the final selection process only if you meet the requirements set out in the earlier stages.

The final merit list will be generated based on the Composite Score (CS) as follows:

IPMAT Selection Process 2027 - Component Score (Weight)
SAT Test Score* 65%
Personal Interview  35%
Composite Score 100

The SAT Test Score will be calculated by using the formula mentioned below:

*SAT Test Score = Candidates' Overall SAT Test Score / Maximum Possible SAT Test Score. 

IPMAT Indore scores are accepted at the following colleges: 

  • Indian Institute of Management, Indore (IIM Indore)
  • Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi (IIM Ranchi)
  • Institute of Management, Nirma University
  • Department of Management Studies (DoMS), NALSAR University of Law
  • Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Kakinada
  • T A Pai Management Institute (TAMPI), Bangalore
  • T A Pai Management Institute (TAMPI), Manipal
  • Alliance University
  • NICMAR University, Pune
  • IFMR, Chennai
  • Indian Institute of Management, Amritsar (IIM Amritsar)
  • Indian Institute of Management, Sirmaur (IIM Sirmaur)
  • Indian Institute of Management, Shillong (IIM Shillong)

Remember, admission to IIM Indore through IPMAT Indore has sectional cutoffs rather than a total cutoff.

This means you must clear the cutoff for all three sections; failing to clear even one section will result in not receiving a call. 

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IIM Rohtak IPMAT Selection Process  2027

You will be selected for the final admission process only if you qualify in all the stages that are mentioned below:

Stage I: Online Registration

  • Interested applicants who fulfil the above-mentioned eligibility criteria will complete the registration form, which aims to assess their academic and extracurricular proficiency.
  • The eligible applicants will pay a non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 4175/- (Four Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Five Only)

Stage II: IPM Aptitude Test (IPM AT 2027)

All interested applicants will undergo IIM Rohtak’s IPM Aptitude Test, which will assess their aptitude, logical reasoning, and English proficiency.

Stage III: Online Personal Interview (PI)

  • The shortlisting will be based on the IPM AT 2027 scores.
  • The candidates will be evaluated during the interview on their academic background, general knowledge, and communication skills.

Stage IV: Announcement of Selection List and Offer Acceptance

  • The final Merit List will be generated based on the composite IPM AT scores, Past Academics, and Personal Interviews.
  • The Merit/rank List will be announced by the first week of July, and Offer Letters will be sent to the selected candidates.

Stage V: Provisional Admission to IPM 06 (2027-31)

  • Candidates accepting the offer of admission to the IPM program will receive a confirmation letter.
  • The candidate must pay the First-Year IIM fees for IPM (as mentioned in the confirmation letter) and report to the institute's campus for registration on the stipulated date.

IIM Rohtak's Composite Score Calculation

Component Weightage
IPMAT Score 55%
Personal Interview 15%
Academic Record 30% (10%-10th & 20%-12th)

IIM Ranchi IPMAT Selection Process 2027

The IPM Program at Ranchi is a full-time five-year blended course of business studies from the undergraduate to the postgraduate level. 

At the end of the five-year program, you will be awarded a Master of Business Administration (Integrated BBA-MBA) degree.

The seat intake at IIM Ranchi would be around 120 for the IPM program.

IIM IPM Admissions 2027 Ranchi Selection Process

You will get admission based on IPMAT (IIM Indore) exam scores.

Stage 1: Appearing for IPMAT Indore, students who clear the test will be selected for the IPM Ranchi program. 

Stage 2: The shortlisted students will be called for the offline Personal Interviews (PI). The shortlisting will be based on the IPMAT Indore 2027 scores.

Step 3: Final Merit List: This list combines your:

  • IPMAT score
  • PI score
  • Your academic performance in 10th and 12th grade (they'll tell you how much weight each part gets)
Component Weightage
Admission Test Score 50%
PI Score 30%
Academics*  20% 
Gender Diversity (Bonus Points)  5%
Total 100%

*Weightage to past academics is given as 13:7 for 12th score to 10th score.

Note: Gender Diversity is given to female candidates. Bonus points are added to the candidate’s score, not the total. JIPMAT selection process could be a factor of admission.

The Academic profile marks are awarded based on the following table:

- ≥ 90% ≥ 85 % & < 90% ≥ 80 % & < 85% ≥ 75 % & < 80% ≥ 70% & < 75% ≥ 65 % & < 70% ≥ 60% & < 65 %
SSC 13 11 9 7 5 3 1
HSC 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

The IPMAT selection procedure consists of an aptitude test and a personal interview. The aptitude test and the interview are weighted at 65% and 35%, respectively. 

JIPMAT Selection Process 2027

For JIPMAT Admission to the IPM program, you need to qualify for the entrance exam.

The institute will offer around 260 seats for the IPM program.

IIM Jammu Selection Process 2027

  • Stage 1: The Joint Integrated Program in Management Admission Test (JIPMAT) will be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
  • Stage 2: The Merit list will be prepared based on the JIPMAT Score and gender diversity.

Note: There will be no Personal Interview (PI). The seat intake will be 140.

Merit List Criteria at IIM Jammu for IPM

Components Percentage
JIPMAT Score 95%
Gender Diversity 5%

Gender Diversity

Gender Marks
Male 0
Female 5

IIM Bodh Gaya IPM 2027 Admission Process

IPMAT selection process for IIM Bodh Gaya is as follows,

Stage I: Online Registration
Stage II: Entrance Exam
Stage III: Merit List Preparation
Stage IV: Tie-breaking Rule for Merit List

Note: 70% of seats are gender-neutral. If the optimal number of girls across reservation categories is not met within the gender-neutral pool, the remaining 30% of seats will be allocated between gender-neutral and supernumerary girls (SNG) seats to promote a healthy gender ratio on campus while maintaining merit as the primary consideration.

Conclusion

The IPMAT selection process consists of 3 main steps: first, you register online and take the Aptitude Test, which assesses Quant and Verbal skills.
If you clear the sectional cut-offs, you’re shortlisted for a Personal Interview where they test your academics, awareness, and communication.
Your final selection depends on a Composite Score 65% from your Aptitude Test and 35% from the PI for IIM Indore.
So it’s not just the exam; you need good scores, strong interview performance, and solid academics to make the merit list. 

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Lalita Vishwakarma is a professional content writer with 5+ years of experience in the IPMAT and CUET domain. She specializes in creating accurate, student-focused content based on the latest exam patterns, syllabus, and preparation strategies. With strong subject understanding and research-backed insights, she simplifies complex topics into clear, easy-to-follow guidance, helping students prepare with confidence and clarity.... more

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